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Patsy Knapp
1939 - 2025
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1939
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2025
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Worthington, MA - Patsy Ann (Taylor) Knapp, 86, of Worthington MA.
Patsy Ann Knapp, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Worthington at the age of 86. Born Patsy Ann Taylor, she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the things she loved the most.
She worked for many years at Gateway Regional School in Huntington, Massachusetts, where she touched many lives with her warmth and kindness. Patsy was known for her joyful spirit and generous heart. She cherished her time spent with family and friends, playing cards with her close circle, and creating beautiful crafts. The ocean brought her peace, she also had a special love for strawberries, sunflowers and baking. The pies she made were legendary and loved by all who tasted them.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years Grant Knapp and her loving daughters Joanne Blocker, Sally Lemme, Brenda Brodrick and her husband Bob Brodrick. Patsy was the proud grandmother of Marie and Nick Haas, Megan Blocker, Amelia and Dan Perez, Hannah and Nick Rogers, Jacquelynn and Russell Varney and Kaylene and Jesse Keetle. Her memory lives on in her great grandchildren, Desmond and Arthur Perez and Paul and Harper Varney.
Patsy's warm, creative and joyful presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held on August 7th at the Worthington Golf Club, 113 Ridge Road, Worthington Ma., from 12pm-3pm. Please come and share your memories with us.
The Graham Hilltown Community Funeral Home, 27 Russell Road in Huntington, MA has honorably been entrusted with Patsy's care and service request.
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Sarah Pruner
August 2, 2025
Such a wonderful lady. Always with a smile, kind words, and often PIE! I was blessed to have known her. Her daughter Brenda shared her love of ballet with me with her Mama's grace and compassion. My thoughts go out to her family. She truly was a lovely person. She will be missed.
Karen Rida
August 1, 2025
Dear Grant and family.
Jeff and I send our sincere condolences of the passing of Patsy. I always enjoyed our conversations when we would meet up at the post office or Cummington Fair. She touched a lot of lives and will be missed.
Karen Rida
Amy Peck Murphy (formerly Pedersen)
August 1, 2025
My sincere condolences to all the family; Patsy was a dynamic, caring soul and will surely be missed. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Sincerely, Amy Peck Murphy
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